modular
adjective
mod·u·lar
ˈmä-jə-lər 
2
: constructed with standardized units or dimensions for flexibility and variety in use
modular furniture
Examples of modular in a Sentence
In many offices, desks are separated by modular walls that can be moved around.
a factory that produces modular homes
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The microservices approach reflects a broader industry shift toward modular AI systems that can be customized for specific business domains without rebuilding fundamental components.
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The modular design of the Essential line allows pieces to be flat packed together for delivery.
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Policy reforms and government incentives Governments worldwide are promoting modular buildings.
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Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The modular design of the Essential line allows pieces to be flat packed together for delivery.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 25 Apr. 2025
Policy reforms and government incentives Governments worldwide are promoting modular buildings.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
These modular craft can be modified by fitting them out with all sorts of sensors, including sonar, magnetometers, and chemical detectors.
—New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for modular
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modular. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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modular
adjective
mod·u·lar
ˈmäj-ə-lər
1
: of, relating to, or based on a module or modulus
2
: constructed in similar sizes or with similar units for flexibility and variety in use
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